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SALIVA streams new album, Rise Up and set for April 29th release!

April 22, 2014

Multi-platinum, Grammy-nominated hard rockers SALIVA are pleased to reveal their entire new album, Rise Up, exclusively via stream with Pandora today! Their new album is set to release on April 29th, via Rum Bum Records. You can pre-order your copy now via iTunes and Amazon. To get yourself ready for some new hard rock by Saliva, check out a teaser video here for the album: If you want to check out more of the new album, SALIVA has posted the first two of several Rise Up track-by-track videos to be released this month. The next four installments are now available via GuitarWorld.com, discussing the tracks 1000 Eyes, Redneck Freakshow, Choke, and Army. Rise Up is produced by acclaimed producer Bobby Huff (Papa Roach, 3 Doors Down, Tim Finn). Rise Up marks the true revival of SALIVA, presenting the band doing what they do best true, gritty, heavy rock n roll. Long-time SALIVA fans will be beyond pleased with the Rise Up a bold record full of big hooks, major swagger and plenty of amazing guitar work. Band Members: Wayne Swinny – guitars Dave Novotny – bass Paul Crosby – drums, percussion Bobby Amaru vocals SALIVA [Read More]

Sebastian Bach releases new video for “All My Friends are Dead” and set to appear on Reality competition show!

April 22, 2014

Here we are on the release day of Sebastian Bach’s new album, “GIVE ‘EM HELL” which is out on Frontier Records. We have already shared with you the amazingly creative comic book style lyric video for Taking Back Tomorrow and the steamy music video for Temptation. How about another video release today? Sebastian released the video for “All My Friends are Dead“. Check it out here: You have to make sure to pick up the new album which is full of the undeniable powerful vocals of Sebastian’s, smoking guitar solos, fierce heavy hard rock with metal edge that is addictive. The album is produced, mixed and recorded by Bob Marlette (Black Sabbath, Shinedown, Alice Cooper) and mastered by Tom Baker (Nine Inch Nails, Rob Zombie, Seether), GIVE ‘EM HELL features writing and playing by very special friends and guest stars: Duff McKagan (Velvet Revolver, Guns N’ Roses), John 5 (Marilyn Manson, Rob Zombie) and Steve Stevens (Billy Idol). Rounding up the lineup on the album are Devin Bronson on guitars and Bobby Jarzombek [Read More]

Rains set to release new album “From The Ashes” on June 17th!

April 22, 2014

Rains is set to release it’s sophomore album titled “From the Ashes” on June 17th. Once again the album will feature their supercharged melodic hard rock which they have become known for but this album also will take you into a more personal look and insight into lead singer/guitarist, Jeff Rains. The first single off the album is Betterman and will soon hit the air waves and Active Rock radio. You can check out the song here: Rains is set to tour in support of the album around the CD’s release and we will keep you updated with a tour schedule. Rains has already toured with the likes of Five Finger Death Punch, All That Remains, Hatebreed, Black Stone Cherry, Cavo and more. We had the opportunity to catch up with Jeff Rains last year when he was performing at the Revolver Aftermath Golden Gods Party at The Viper Room. You can check our interview with him here: So make sure to stay tuned for new music by Rains and visit their social media [Read More]

Heaven’s Basement returns to the US for Festival tour Dates!

April 21, 2014

2013 was a KICK ASS year for UK rockers, Heaven’s Basement and 2014 is proving to be another spectacular year for them as they are in high demand. They recently returned to the UK for their “Welcome Home” Headlining tour and had to cancel several dates on the tour due to mandated vocal rest for vocalist Aaron Buchanan. They are set to return back to the US for this year’s Rock on The Range and Rocklahom festivals and more. In other Heaven’s Basement news, the band has been nominated for the Revolver Golden God award for Best New Talent and guitarist Sid Glover is up for the Metal Hammer“Dimebag Darrell Shredder” Golden God award. Revolver‘s ceremony takes place April 23, while Metal Hammer‘s awards are June 16. We won’t be surprised when they take home the honors, we have always known that there is no stopping this incredible band. We featured Sid Glover on our 12 Days of Guitarists this past year. You can read more here. Also we even had our little rocker Brandon put out a special video for them [Read More]

Matisyahu is our Bottle Rock Napa 2014 Featured Artist of the Day

April 21, 2014

Today our Bottle Rock Napa Featured Artist is Matisyahu. Matisyahu brings a fresh new life to the music scene and has been inspiring people for the past decade with his reggae hip hop style and alternative music. His energy is infectious and when he sings you can’t help but feel lighter as your troubles lift away. Matisyahu has a very unique story of his upbringing and how he became to be known as “The hasidic reggae superstar”. His story, just like his music takes you into such depths with his songs and a journey. His music has evolved over the years, just as his spirituality. Listening to him, can create the perfect blissful mood. Matisyahu currently has his new album, AKEDA which is set to release on June 4th. Akeda is said to be his most personal album and one which he had the most creative control over. As Matisyahu says, “Akeda is the kind of album an artist makes when there is no other creative choice but to turn oneself inside-‐out, to scrape the [Read More]

Lineup announced for LIVE105 20TH ANNUAL BFD!

April 21, 2014

LIVE105 KITS San Francisco has been the only remaining radio station in the Bay Area that I still listen to. They play the type of music that I love and one every year we always look forward to the LIVE 105BFD. This year they are celebrating their 20th Annual BFD The date is set for June 1st and will be held at the Shoreline Ampitheatre in Mountain View, CA. There will be 30 bands taking over four stages this year. The lineup includes: MAIN STAGE:Foster the PeopleM.I.A.Fitz and The TantrumsPhantogramNew PoliticsBUD LIGHT FESTIVAL STAGE:Walk The MoonMS MRKONGOSCherubBleachersBirds Of TokyoBig DataBear HandsFinish TicketSKATERSSemi Precious WeaponsBUD LIGHT PLATINUM SUBSONIC TENT:FlosstradamusRAC GiraffageThe KnocksAmp LiveWhiteNoizeAaron AxelsenSt. JohnMiles the DJJohn BeaverDJ DialsSOUNDCHECK LOCAL BAND STAGE:WATERSTHE HUNDRED DAYSFRENCH CASSETTESEVERYONE IS DIRTYTHE TRIMSGHOSTTOWN JENNYBREAKDOWN VALENTINEFEVER CHARMRIO RIO LIVE 105 has always been big supporters of local bands and this year they will be featuring the top up-and-coming bands on The Soundcheck Local Band Stage. Here are the local bands set to play are Waters | The Hundred Days | French Cassettes | Everyone Is Dirty | The Trims | Ghost Town Jenny |Breakdown Valentine | Fever [Read More]

MACH22 releases lyric video for their bad ass song, “One Trick Pony”

April 21, 2014

Philadelphia hard rockers MACH22 are set to release their debut album, Sweet Talk Intervention on May 6th. This album is set to take you on a sweet rocking ride filled with killer riffs, soulful melodies, bluesy vibes and magnetic vocals. Sweet Talk Intervention was Produced by Jeff Labar (CINDERELLA) and recorded at Dragon Sound Studios in Nashville, TN. Engineered by Ronnie Honeycutt (JACKYL). Additional engineering and tracking done at Tribe Sound Studios in West Chester, PA by Brian Davis and mastered at Sterling Sound in NYC by UE Nastasi. With all that amazing talent in the making of this album, it is no surprise that it will become a must have album. MACH22 have released a lyric video for their bad ass song, One Trick Pony which is off their forthcoming album. Crank it up loud and check it out here: Band Members: Lamont Caldwell – Vocals Sebastian LaBar – Lead Guitar/Vocals Ted Merrill – Rhythm Guitar/Vocals Jaron Gulino – Bass/Vocals Damian MonteCarlo – Drums The new album will have 10 non stop rockin tracks and will [Read More]